ANT*H101 Introduction to Anthropology or
PSY*H111 General Psychology I or
SOC*H101 Principles of Sociology

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Core Social Science

HIS*H101 Western Civilization I or
HIS*H102 Western Civilization II or
HIS*H121 World Civilization I or
HIS*H122 World Civilization II or
HIS*H201 U.S. History I or
HIS*H202 U.S. History II or
HIS*H218 African American History

†† Students completing three years of modern language in high school may substitute six credits of liberal arts electives. Some four-year colleges may require a language proficiency exam. ESL students may use up to six credits of Intermediate and Advanced levels of ESL courses to fulfill the Modern Language and/or Arts/Humanities elective requirements. However, transfer of ESL credits from NVCC to other institutions or from institutions to NVCC is governed by the policies of the receiving institution.

Can I Transfer to a 4-Year School with a DARC degree?

Students who complete their Associates Degree in DARC can transfer to any of the four Connecticut State Universities through the Guaranteed Admissions Program. To be eligible, you must complete your associate degree in five (5) years or less with a 2.0 grade point average and must transfer within 2 years of completion of the associate degree.

The mission of the Liberal Arts and Sciences program at Naugatuck Valley Community College is to offer students a dynamic educational experience that encourages creativity, intelligence and adaptability while supporting students in the understanding of their transfer options. Its core curriculum is structured to engage students in the areas of analytical thinking, applied knowledge, creative expression, effective communication, ethics, social awareness and responsibility and technological literacy.

Vision statement

The vision of the Liberal Arts and Sciences program at Naugatuck Valley Community College is to increase students’ awareness of the seamless transfer opportunities from the College to Central, Southern, Eastern and Western Connecticut State Universities.